Learning Support Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team at Barton School. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on empowering pupils with varied and complex needs. You will play a crucial role in maximizing student achievement and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Ideal for those starting their career in education, this position emphasizes teamwork and creativity. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes the wellbeing of its staff and students, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Experience in SEN schools/environments is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in creative teaching approaches for pupils.
• Prepare classrooms and materials to enhance learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Engagement

Resilience

Communication

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths

GCSE grade C or above in English

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job details

• Job title: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
• Salary: GBP22,300 per annum
• Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Barton School in Barton-upon-Humber.

Purpose of the Job

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in adopting a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximizing pupils' achievement and ability to develop.

This role is ideal for someone looking to start or continue their career in education, motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. You will work in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

Our focus is on quality, and we seek a Learning Support Assistant who can work with individual and small groups of pupils, prepare classrooms and materials, and build positive relationships to promote interaction and learning. You will also have opportunities to assist in lesson planning and delivery in a creative, positive environment.

We share a vision to build incredible futures by empowering pupils in the UK to be happy and successful.

This role is suitable for candidates with experience in SEN schools/environments.

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. The ideal candidate will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy teamwork, and be genuinely motivated to help pupils reach their potential.

About Us

Options Barton School provides specialist education for children and young people aged 8-19 with autism and associated complex needs and behaviors that challenge.

Located in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are accessible from Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull, and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions